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Old 15th March 2023, 03:20 AM   #9
Ian
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Originally Posted by RobT View Post
Ian,

Is there any possibility that the false edge was originally level with the spine of the blade and was subsequently filed down? Perhaps there was damage to the tip or perhaps the user wanted a more acute and quicker point for thrusting?

Sincerely,
RobT
Hard to say Rob. The general appearance of that area matches the patina on the rest of the blade. Probably an original feature of the blade I think.
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